
Sylvia Artiles, ThM, MA, BCC
Spiritual Director | Board Certified Chaplain
I’m Sylvie—
With over 20 years in spiritual care, I’ve walked alongside people through all seasons. I hold an MA in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, a ThM in History and Theology from Brite Divinity School, and I completed my Clinical Pastoral Education at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
I served as an oncology chaplain at Simmons Cancer Center and am currently studying clinical mental health. My truest lessons throughout have come from listening to people’s stories and witnessing divine love.
What’s it like to be in spiritual direction with me?
My style is non-directive—listening for your inner voice and desires as they rise to the surface. Grounded in Ignatian spirituality and informed by biospirituality, I companion you as we explore meaning-making, personal values, and the presence of God in the everyday. I bring a trauma-informed lens, honed through clinical chaplaincy, to hold space for whatever you’re carrying—whether it’s grief, transition, or a longing for something more. We’ll move at your pace, noticing where the Spirit stirs, and maybe even laugh a little along the way.
While my roots are in the Christian tradition, I welcome and have accompanied people from all faiths and backgrounds.
SDI Member
Certified Spiritual Director, Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction
Board Certified Chaplain, Spiritual Care Association
*LGBTQ Ally